GMBN Presents The Global Mountain Bike Show

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Join GMBN for some insider insights with some of biggest names in downhill, cross country and enduro for an in-depth chat drenched with anecdotes, insights and opinions from the world of mountain biking.

  1. 3d ago

    The Wheel Size Nobody Saw Coming! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.25

    The Wheel Size Nobody Saw Coming! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.25 Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/H14MPBSvGwI This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, Rich, Adam and Owen dive into the emergence of 30.5-inch wheels and whether mountain biking really needs yet another wheel size standard. We also break down all the action from Red Bull Hardline BC and the Enduro World Championships in Finale Ligure.  ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro01:00 - Another wheel size?10:36 - Red Bull Hardline BC Recap 16:54 - Enduro World Champs 20:15 - Core cross racing  The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    The Wheel Size Nobody Saw Coming! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.25

  2. Oct 14

    The Trend The Bike Industry Needs To Fix! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.24

    The Trend The Bike Industry Needs To Fix! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.24 Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/x4vnPkiQz_M This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, James, Owen, and Adam discuss a major crisis facing the cycling industry: the growing shortage of qualified bike mechanics and why maintaining modern bikes is becoming more difficult. They also dive into the latest tech from Roc d'Azur, including Decathlon's aero XC concept bike and an innovative e-bike gearbox system. Ferg joins the show to break down all the action and weather drama from Red Bull Rampage. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro & Coming Up   00:38 - Is There a Bike Mechanic Shortage?   10:46 - Roc d'Azur Tech21:30 - Red Bull Rampage Highlights & Weather Drama    The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    The Trend The Bike Industry Needs To Fix! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.24

  3. Oct 7

    Do You Care Where Your Bikes Are Made? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.23

    Do You Care Where Your Bikes Are Made? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.23 Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/NUPCD0iapbA This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, Neil, Owen, and James debate whether where your bike and components are manufactured actually matters in today’s market. They also break down all the high-stakes action and dramatic moments from the UCI World Cup in Lake Placid. Plus, we take a look at Matt Jones bringing his video game-designed trail to life at Aston Hill. ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Introduction & Topic Overview   00:45 - Does Manufacturing Location Matter for Bike Parts?   09:53 - UCI World Cup Season Breakdown   21:22 - Matt Jones Builds His Video Game Trail in Real Life    The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Do You Care Where Your Bikes Are Made? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.23

  4. Sep 29

    We Can't Believe We Used To Use These Products! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.22

    We Can't Believe We Used To Use These Products! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.22 Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/9AhXkv6dFyk This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, James, Owen and Rich dive into the rise of alternative race series and new pay-per-view prize structures shaking up traditional World Cup racing. We also look back at obsolete mountain bike tech, discussing which old-school standards we're glad to see gone, and a few we surprisingly miss. Finally, we tackle the issue of antisocial behavior, snobbery, and trail etiquette in our community. Click the link to check out our new MTB Jerseys! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/MTBJerseys ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro & World Cup vs Alternative Race Series   03:04 - Is World Cup Racing Becoming Too Elitist?   09:08 - Obsolete MTB Tech We Used to Ride   10:37 - Old-School Drivetrains, Computers & Tyres   16:34 - What Do We Actually Miss?   18:01 - Antisocial Behavior, Snobbery & Bullying in MTB The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    We Can't Believe We Used To Use These Products! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.22

  5. Sep 23

    Iconic Name Returns To Mountain Biking! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.21

    Iconic Name Returns To Mountain Biking! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.21 Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/hKoI6BYSAlY Honda is back in mountain biking! In this episode of the Global Mountain Bike Show, Neil, Owen, Fergus, and Rich look into Honda's new e-MTB prototype, the rapid rise of 32-inch wheels in World Cup racing, and why Whistler took so long to host its first UCI Downhill World Cup. Plus, check out our fresh new race-fit GMBN jerseys! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro & Coming Up   01:14 - Honda RN01 Downhill History & Legacy   06:31 - The New Honda e-MTB Prototype Revealed   11:49 - New GMBN Kit Release   18:12 - Can 32-Inch Wheels Work for Gravity & Downhill?   22:58 - Why Whistler Took So Long to Host a Downhill World Cup   The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Iconic Name Returns To Mountain Biking! | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.21

  6. Sep 16

    Why Are Bike Brands Releasing £10K+ Bikes? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.20

    Why Are Bike Brands Releasing £10K+ Bikes? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.20 Watch the show on our YouTube channel: https://gmbn.eu/TheGlobalMountainBikeShowEp.20 This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, Neil, Steve, and Owen dive into the controversial trend of ultra-premium £10k+ bikes and whether collectible limited-edition builds are good for mountain biking. The team also reacts to a wild story of climbers discovering an abandoned e-bike high up in a Lake District gully. Plus, James Pickering joins to discuss cross-country racers leaving the dirt to pursue contracts on the road. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:09 - Hot Topic: £10K+ Superbikes07:33 - The Most Ridiculous Purchases We've Made11:14 - Strange Trail Finds16:31 - What Else Have We Found on the Mountain?19:27 - XC Racers Making the Move to Road Racing The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Why Are Bike Brands Releasing £10K+ Bikes? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.20

  7. Sep 8

    Is Tech Taking The Fun Out Of Mountain Biking? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.19

    Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIZiVKEHWZQ In this episode of The Global Mountain Bike Show, Neil, Fergus, and Steve dive into the debate over whether modern mountain bike technology is making riding better or taking away the fun. The guys discuss electronic suspension, 32-inch wheels, retro rigid bikes like the Marin Madrone Trail, and whether e-DH bikes are the future of downhill. Click here to enter our latest giveaway! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/CamelBakGiveaway ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - Hot Topic: Is Tech Ruining Mountain Biking?14:14 - Are Electric Downhill Bikes The Future?21:09 - Do We Need All This Tech?22:07 - Outro  The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    Is Tech Taking The Fun Out Of Mountain Biking? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.19

  8. Sep 2

    The Best World Championships Ever? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.18

    The Best World Championships Ever? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.18 Watch the show on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/69Iorm0a9fw This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, we dive into the powerful connection between mountain biking and mental health, exploring how getting out on the trails helps clear your mind and opens up space for honest conversations. Plus, we talk retro bikes, are they a passionate piece of MTB history or best left in the past? Finally, we welcome our new channel partner, Light Bicycle Wheels, and break down all the high-intensity action from the World Championship racing at Val di Sole! ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Intro01:00 - How mountain biking helps mental health 10:47 - New channel partner!12:46 - Do retro bikes still matter?23:43 - Competition time!24:14 - UCI Mountain Bike World Championships XC wrap-up33:26 - Tech talk from Worlds36:25 - What happened in the Downhill? The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.  Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.gmbn.eu/Subscribe 🛍 GMBN Merch Store 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/gmbnshopSubmit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploaderSign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://www.gmbn.eu/newsletter Thanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/PropainTrek Bikes: https://embn.me/Trek Bosch: https://embn.me/Bosch Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo

    The Best World Championships Ever? | The Global Mountain Bike Show Ep.18
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